Parts used from source pic..
Warp, transform to make shapes for balloon.
For the "earth" take a bit of grass from source pic, open pattern maker-generate. This will make a sheet of grass. Using pen tool, cut into circle, for the "earth" (with help from reference)
Take part of the sea to create the river ;)
Use part of sky from source pic, use basket from bicycle to create balloon basket and actual balloon...
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Open new document, add sky and grass (earth)...
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Add house
House roof created from the bicycle wheel, house walls and windows done with pen tool, added bevel for depth...
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Add balloon to image...
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Using smudge tool, create some grass popping out.. to make it look more realistic..and also smudge out some reflection onto the water...
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Add shadows and highlights...
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Add the people from reference image and add shadows/highlights onto them...
well done
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